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The slightest of dusting here, but apparently West Buncombe and South Asheville have been hit hard enough to have some bad road conditions.

I think the best bet is to find the model that shows the absolute least amount of snow for the Central Mountains and the foothills. There is your forecast.

Good Lord Met1985!!! Do you have some spare rooms for people to hang out??? 2026 NCZ051-052-141430- /O.NEW.KGSP.WW.Y.0001.260114T2000Z-260115T1700Z/ Swain-Haywood- 123 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON EST THURSDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Elevations above 3500 feet in Haywood and Swain Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to noon EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

I will take this one.

A very good article on Dr. Frank, in case you didn't see it. https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/dr-neil-frank-dies/285-26cc29fe-18ee-4e47-bdf3-5039367c021a

Merry Christmas. Sad news. Thank you for sharing.

23.2 this morning. There are so warm days ahead, but there have been plenty of cold mornings. Winter will return.

Is a skiff the scientific term below a dusting? I had a little on the cars, the roof, and the deck. Not enough to cover any of those, but it was there.

I can't tell if there is rain in it, but definitely some flakes falling. Unfortunately, I am at 36 degrees, so I am sure that it won't last. Edit: Mostly rain now

Good point about the airport location. I have thought that for years! Actually, an excellent point.I have had more than them, but we have definitely not seen as much as you border guys. I used to cash in better on NW flow events, but that has been way lower lately. We are definitely substantially below normal. But, we have had some snow, which beats what a lot of people have had. I have complained some, but for the most part, I will just wait for the next one. Plus, I am a short drive away to see you border guy's snow any time it happens!

Yesterday's record snow for the date from 1971 when it used to snow more than a half inch. 16.3 inches. Of course, even a half inch is a struggle. YESTERDAY 0.0 16.3 1971 0.0

23.5 this AM. But not to worry, I will be plenty warm enough for rain later on. But not too much rain, lol. Maybe, a tenth of an inch. Maybe. Good luck to you higher elevation guys! I'm always hoping that at least someone in our area gets some snow.

I'm probably no more than a couple inches above you guys. Even rain has underperformed here lately. But I am for anybody on this board who can cash in. You have to figure anybody on here is probably a snow fan.

I think you have been fine. You have as much right to your opinion as anybody else.

In fairness to WNCSNOW, he is as excited as anybody when there is something to be excited about. He doesn't necessarily like to look for the positive when it requires a little searching, but he is quite often right because of that. I don't think he is trolling at all. He is just a realist. Realism can be painful around here though, lol. He is a little negative, but he is a good dude and a good poster to have on this board.

18.3 so far this AM.

Welcome!

35.4 here. Even a few snow flakes floating around here.

Happy Thanksgiving all! Definitely not a torch today.

One more after dark. It came down fast and heavy. Still falling, but much lighter. 22.5. A great early start to winter.

Starting to lay on the ground.

It didn't last. Getting blasted here in Candler finally.

Definitely fun for you border guys !!! From GSP, a little snippet: Tight pressure gradient (4-6mb) with ongoing snow and dynamical features aloft will support sporadic blizzard conditions at the highest elevations (>4000`) along the immediate Tennessee border. Soundings from the CAMs are picking up on very shallow instability, which should only increase snowfall rates, especially in the favorable upslope areas in the Smokies, northern Madison County, and the Roan Mountain area. Perhaps an instance of thunder snow can`t be ruled out either, but good luck finding the exact location where this might occur

Great pictures!

29.7 so far this morning and still dropping.